Swell de Spirits – Flashback #13 – 1991 Wine Brandy – Fins Bois – Ex-Caroni – 53.5% – 50cl

📌 Type : Wine brandy (Cognac Fins Bois)
📌 Origin : France – Fins Bois region
📌 Vintage : 1991
📌 Age : 33
📌 Cask : Matured for 16 months in Caroni rum casks (Trinidad)
📌 Alcohol content : 53.5% – Cask strength
📌 Capacity : 50cl
📌 Edition : Limited to 160 bottles

When the Charente meets the Caribbean

This 13th edition of Swell de Spirits ' Flashback series is a true gem for discerning connoisseurs. Distilled in 1991 in the Fins Bois region, this brandy was aged for 16 months in casks that previously held Caroni rum, from the legendary, now-defunct Trinidadian distillery. This unique pairing offers a sensory experience where the finesse of cognac meets the aromatic power of rum.

Tasting profile

• Nose : Deep aromas of dried fruit, sweet spices, woody notes and a touch of molasses inherited from the rum cask

• Palate : Rich and creamy texture, revealing flavors of ripe fruit, vanilla, spices and a subtle Caribbean influence

• Finish : Long and lingering, blending Charentais elegance and tropical warmth

Why this vintage is exceptional

✅ A unique combination : A wine brandy matured in Caroni rum casks, offering a unique aromatic complexity
✅ Cask strength : Bottled at its natural strength of 53.5%, without chill filtration or added coloring
✅ Ultra-limited edition : Only 160 bottles available worldwide
✅ Artisanal expertise : Selection and bottling by Swell de Spirits, a renowned independent French bottler known for its original editions